Softball Game Preview: Dobson Mustangs vs. Mesa Jackrabbits

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Previous Games

04/10/25 - Home	13-26 L
04/11/24 - Home	14-4 W
03/28/24 - Away	13-1 W
04/13/23 - Away	12-5 W
03/31/23 - Home	1-5 L
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Dobson has gone 8-2 against Mesa recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Mustangs will head out on the road to take on the Jackrabbits at 3:45 p.m. Dobson has now lost 12 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 21.

Dobson lost 19-2 to Skyline on Tuesday.

Dobson saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kiley Beard, who went 1-for-2 with one double.

Meanwhile, Mesa fell victim to Red Mountain and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Mountain Lions, falling 14-0. Having soared to a lofty 26 runs in the game before, the Jackrabbits' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Mesa's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Dobson, their loss dropped their record down to 4-18.

Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dobson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Mesa struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Dobson might still be hurting after the 26-13 defeat they got from Mesa in their previous meeting on Thursday. Can the Mustangs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.